The lecturer of the Department of Oriental Studies of the Faculty of International Relations of the Eurasian National University named after L.N.Gumilyov G.U. Birimkulova was awarded a diploma of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Phd) in the specialty “6D050500-Regional Studies”. Topic of the scientific dissertation: "The European Union and the People's Republic of China: stages of interaction, priorities and dynamics". Scientific adviser - doctor of historical sciences, professor Tashtemkhanova R.M.